Crime in South Twickenham: statistics, rates and trends

498 crimes were recorded in South Twickenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 126 reports (25% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Twickenham has the 3,130th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in South Twickenham was highest in the year to July 2020 (755 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (498). Over the whole period it fell 18%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in South Twickenham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+18%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-53%) and criminal damage and arson (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in South Twickenham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Twickenham recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 25.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in South Twickenham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Twickenham recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in South Twickenham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Twickenham recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in South Twickenham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Twickenham recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in South Twickenham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Twickenham recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in South Twickenham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Twickenham recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in South Twickenham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Twickenham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in South Twickenham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Twickenham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in South Twickenham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Twickenham recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in South Twickenham

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Twickenham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in South Twickenham

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Twickenham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in South Twickenham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Twickenham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in South Twickenham

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Twickenham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in South Twickenham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Twickenham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to South Twickenham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Twickenham.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in South Twickenham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Twickenham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

South Twickenham has an estimated population of 10,496. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Twickenham sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to South Twickenham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.